TRAINING

TRAINING

Proverbs 22:6, Train up a child in the way he should go, We are all familiar with this verse. So what is, the way they should go? Are we truly adequately equipping our people for every good work?  What did Jesus model in training people?  What do we do currently do...
WORKING TOGETHER

WORKING TOGETHER

When I’ve asked Christian leaders, what is your priority, growth or quality, they invariably answer, “We seek both. We don’t see them as mutually exclusive.”  But if we look with our eyes and hear with our ears, as Jesus exhorts us to do, we know them by their...
QUALITY VS GROWTH – TWO QUESTIONS ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER

QUALITY VS GROWTH – TWO QUESTIONS ABOUT WORKING TOGETHER

When I’ve asked Christian leaders, What is your priority, growth or quality? They invariably answer,  We seek to do both.  We don’t see them as mutually exclusive.  But if we look with our eyes and hear with our ears, as Jesus exhorts us to do, we know them by their...
BUSINESS AS USUAL WON’T DO

BUSINESS AS USUAL WON’T DO

John Beckett talks about the evolution of power through the centuries. He points out, Before 500BC the nations with the biggest militaries ruled. From 500BC to 1500AD the nations were ruled by religion. Religious leaders influenced military leaders or kings. Examples...
JOB ONE

JOB ONE

Many times since 9/11, people have questioned me: “Muslims are really hateful people aren’t they?”  I am usually quick to disagree. Muslims are not hateful, but many are angry. My experience reflects that Muslims are not angry at me, or America or Jesus....
GET WISDOM

GET WISDOM

…  and whatever you get, get wisdom.    Proverbs 4:7 There’s nothing new today, just a review of things we all know, but by the time you get to the bottom I am sure you’ll agree this review was worth the 3 minutes. Occasionally I am asked, “What are the key...